NDA2021General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
In a dicot pot herb, vaseline/vegetable oil was applied on the upper surface of one leaf (Experimental leaf 1) and on the lower surface of another leaf (Experimental leaf 2). Vaseline/Vegetable oil was not applied on the control leaf. The plant was deliberately not watered for several days. Which leaf will dry up last?
Options
- AExperimental leaf 1
- BExperimental leaf 2
- CControl leaf
- DAll the leaves will dry up simultaneously
Correct answer
D. All the leaves will dry up simultaneously
Step-by-step solution
Applying Vaseline on the surface of the leaf will result in the blockage of small pores(stomata) which are responsible mainly for respiration and thus cutting off the supply of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide. In absence of respiration and photosynthesis, the plant leaf will die